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How to create and sign a license with an expired feature.

SummaryHow to create and sign a license with an expired feature.SynopsisThis article will explain how to create and sign a license with an expired feature.DiscussionWhen signing a license file with lmcrypt which has an expired feature, the following ...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Aug 14, 2024

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Step by Step: How to repair client side borrowed TS license

SummaryStep by Step: How to repair client side borrowed TS licenseSynopsisStep by Step: How to repair client side borrowed TS licenseDiscussionThis was tested using FNP v11.12 and FNO v12.8.1. Copy "Floating Borrowable" and create a new license model...

by mge Flexera Alumni Dec 20, 2018

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Enable Baddate Checking

SummaryThis article will explain how to enable baddate checking.SynopsisThere are two things that need to be done in order to enable the check baddate option to the vendor daemon and the flexnenabled client application. Discussion1. Vendor Daem...

jmcmillan Revenera Nov 14, 2018

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How do you repair a trusted storage activation when it's in the DISABLED state?

SummaryHow do you repair a trusted storage activation when it's in the **DISABLED** state?SynopsisHow do you repair a trusted storage activation when it's in the **DISABLED** state?DiscussionIf a trusted storage license is in the **DISABLED** state t...

jmcmillan Revenera Nov 13, 2018

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License Server will not start unless logged on as system account

SummaryFNP license server will not start when installed as a service now that the service startup is configured for 'Local Service' rather than 'Local System'SymptomsFlexNet Publisher license server will not start when installed as a service now that...

by dhumphreys Level 5 Nov 13, 2018

FlexNet Publisher 2015 (11.13.1) How to

How to allow a user other than root to run lmdown, lmreread and lmremove when the license server is started with -2 -p

SummaryThis article will explain how to allow a user other than root to run lmdown, lmreread and lmremove when the license server is started with -2 -p on a Linux machine.SynopsisOn a Linux machine if the license server is started with the '-2 -p' op...

jmcmillan Revenera Nov 13, 2018

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How can we protect Flexera Licensed software from being copied in virtual environments?

SummaryHow can we protect Flexera Licensed software from being copied in virtual environments?SynopsisA customer raised a question about virtual machine cloning:- 1) Should Flexera licensed software on a machine with an activated license work af...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Nov 21, 2013

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How does flex check backdating the computer in Trusted Storage

SummaryHow does flex check backdating the computer in Trusted StorageSynopsisWe are using version 11.11.1.2, 134011 of the FlexNet Publisher 32-bit and 64-bit SDK. Our testers are seeing that they can extend the expiration of the trial license by ...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Nov 11, 2013

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How to write custom messages in the DEBUG log using lc_log?

SummaryHow to write custom messages in the DEBUG log using lc_log?SynopsisThe API that we can call from the vendor daemon that will allow us to write a message to the debug log file would be "lc_log".DiscussionJust add this piece of code anywhere aft...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Oct 19, 2012

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Send Vendor Information to Flexnet Operations During Activation

SummaryHow To Send Vendor Information to Flexnet Operations During ActivationSynopsisIt is useful sometimes to collect information from a customer during activation to help with statistical analysis of your customer base. In order to collect this inf...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Oct 09, 2012

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How to build 11.10.1 Trusted storage toolkit.

SummaryHow to build 11.10.1 Trusted storage toolkit.SynopsisHow to build 11.10.1 Trusted storage toolkit?DiscussionDownload and extract the toolkit for 11.10.1. Steps to build a trusted storage toolkit. Update the lm_code.h, vendor & TRL keys and ven...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Aug 31, 2012

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Add Vendor Defined Hostid Functionality to the C# Example

SummaryAdd Vendor Defined Hostid Functionality to the C# ExampleSynopsisThis articles shows how to add Vendor Defined Hostid(VDH) functionality to the checkout call in the C# sample application.DiscussionThe C# Application is useful for demonstrating...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Aug 22, 2012

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How to allow a Flex enabled service to checkout from trusted storage

SummaryThis article will help to allow your flex enabled service checkout licenses from trusted storage.SynopsisThis article will help to allow your flex enabled service checkout licenses from trusted storage.DiscussionIf you are creating an applicat...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Mar 16, 2012

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How do you set TCP_NODELAY when Starting the FLEXlm License Server as a Service at Power Up With LMTOOLS?

SummaryThis article will explain how to set TCP_NODELAY when starting the Flex license server as a service at power up, using lmtools on a Windows 7 platform.SynopsisThis article will explain how to set TCP_NODELAY when starting the Flex license serv...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Feb 01, 2012

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How to add another language to the Lmadmin Graphical User Interface

SummaryThis article will provide the steps to follow in order to add another language text to the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for lmadmin. This will allow the user to switch between different languages enabled when required.SynopsisThis article wi...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Mar 18, 2011

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New to FlexNet Publisher and not sure where to start? Then this article is for you! In this guide, we outline your next steps in order to have a successful journey with the FlexNet Publisher product. Obtain Your Producer Information Upon purchasing FlexNet Publisher, you should have received two emails from Revenera: Order Confirmation email: This email not only contains your organization's order information, but it also contains your organization's [Account ID] and [Product ID] details required to register for the Revenera Community. Note: Registering on the Revenera Community with your Account ID and Product ID, as well as approved access to the Product and License Center, is mandatory to download the FlexNet Publisher product and its resources. Production Keys email: This email contains your organization's producer information (vendor and vendor keys) required to build your FlexNet Publisher licensed application and other licensing components. Access the Product and Other Product Resources 1. Register for the Revenera Community Using the Account ID and Product ID details from the order confirmation email, sign up for the Revenera Community. Check out our Welcome to the Revenera Community help article for more information. 2. Get access to the Product and License Center If you are the original recipient of the order confirmation email, you were automatically designated your organization's Product and License Center Administrator (PLC Admin). With the PLC Admin role, you can manage Product and License Center access for your team members once they sign up for the community. This can be done using the Product and License Center User Administration page. If you were not the original recipient of the order confirmation email, you will need to sign up for the community and request access from your PLC Admin. If you do not know who in your organization has the PLC Admin role, please contact Revenera Technical Support for assistance. 3. Download the product Once you've gained access to the Product and License Center, navigate to Product List -> FlexNet Licensing -> FlexNet Publisher. From here you can download the FlexNet Publisher local license server and toolkit by platform. 4. Access product documentation Download the FlexNet Publisher Documentation Library file for developer related documentation. This is available on the Product and License Center under Product List -> FlexNet Licensing -> FlexNet Publisher -> FlexNet Publisher Documentation. For license server administration documentation, visit the FlexNet Publisher section of the Documentation Site. Prepare Your Build Environment Follow the instructions in the following documents to install your FlexNet Publisher toolkit and prepare your development environment: FlexNet Publisher Installation Guide FlexNet Publisher Development Environment Guide These guides are included in the FlexNet Publisher Documentation Library file. Stay Up to Date Be sure to subscribe to the FlexNet Publisher News blog to receive product release and other important notifications. You can also subscribe to the Software Monetization Release Schedule* to keep track of upcoming FlexNet Publisher releases. *Note: Requires community login Learn More or Get Help The Revenera Community offers a variety of resources to learn about the FlexNet Publisher product: Search the FlexNet Publisher Knowledge Base for how-to, faq, and problem type articles. The Revenera Learning Center* current hosts several recordings from our live customer events. In the future, the learning center will host our FlexNet Publisher training videos. If you run into a problem or have questions, you can use the following resources: Post a question on the FlexNet Publisher Forum* and learn from your peers and other FlexNet Publisher product experts. Open a new case online using the Get Support -> Open New Case* form. *Note: Requires community login

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